The key to developing evidence-based policy is for policymakers to form trusted relationships with research experts who can apply their … More
Category: Analysis
15 years is too long! Closing the ‘know-do’ gap
APO is proud to be again supporting the Evidence and Implementation Summit 2023. In this guest blog, Associate Professor Robyn … More
Permission to connect? How people navigate connection-confusion in outer metro growth areas
It is too often said that it is difficult to make new friends when you’re an adult; yet social connection … More
Connection and resilience for disaster preparedness in outer metro suburbs
Disaster preparedness and recovery is a growing issue for urban fringe suburbs and social connection is key to building community … More
The missing link in the free knowledge ecosystem
APO and Wikimedia have both been existing in the free knowledge ecosystem for the last two decades. They have finally … More
Lived experience and research: Complementary or competitors in the policy process?
While lip service is frequently paid to the importance of incorporating research evidence and lived experience into the policymaking process, … More
Public service capability: A matter for everyone
APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy, explains why she is relieved that the Australian Public Service has not gained traction as an issue for voters and what we can do instead to promote transparent and accountable public policy and services.
In your own words: 2021 subscriber survey results
APO Director, Brigid van Wanrooy discusses the survey findings and we hear directly from our subscribers.
The fight of our lives: combating misinformation
A global pandemic in the digital age has been a dangerous cocktail resulting in widespread misinformation. Director, Brigid van Wanrooy … More
The art of APO: Making policy and research discoverable
Director Brigid van Wanrooy reflects on what she has learnt about the important contribution of information management and asks you to consider whether APO really is replaceable.
The urgent need for intergenerational healing for Stolen Generations survivors
Stolen Generations survivors have had their trauma acknowledged and apologies have been made. Despite this, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … More
You spoke, we listened – Subscriber Survey 2019
In October we ran our 2019 newsletter Subscriber Survey. This was an opportunity for us to find out what you … More
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